Sendbird pricing in 2026
In-app chat API and SDKs with moderation, plus business messaging and AI agent products. Every plan from Sendbird's pricing page (checked 26 Oct 2026), what a team of 5, 10 or 25 would pay, the price in your currency and cheaper alternatives.
Starts at
$399a month
Starter for 10 people: $399 a month
- Free plan
Plans
Sendbird plans and prices
3 plans with a public price, in US dollars.
Developer
$0Free plan
- Up to 1,000 MAU
- 20 peak concurrent connections
- No overages allowed
Starter
Entry paid plan$399/ month
- 5K MAU
- Messaging essentials, basic moderation
- Ticketed support
Pro
$599/ month
- 5K MAU
- Translation and data export
- Image moderation, supergroups
Sendbird Chat plans; monthly-billed prices shown. Billed annually: Starter $349/mo (~13% less), Pro $499/mo (~17% less). Overages may apply; tax not included. Enterprise: custom pricing, contact sales. Business Messaging and Calls priced on separate pages.
Prices from Sendbird's pricing page, checked 26 Oct 2026. Prices are per plan, not per user. Taxes, seat minimums and promotions vary.
Team cost
What Sendbird costs a team of 5, 10 or 25
Sendbird is priced per plan, so the cost doesn't grow with the team.
| Plan | 5 people | 10 people | 25 people |
|---|---|---|---|
| DeveloperFree plan | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Starter$399/mo | $399/mo$4,788/yr a year | $399/mo$4,788/yr a year | $399/mo$4,788/yr a year |
| Pro$599/mo | $599/mo$7,188/yr a year | $599/mo$7,188/yr a year | $599/mo$7,188/yr a year |
Free plans usually cap users or features — check Developer's limits before planning on it for a team. Before tax, at list price.
Local prices
Sendbird in naira, shillings, cedis, rand, pounds and euros
Starter, the entry paid plan, converted from US dollars.
| Currency | A month | A year |
|---|---|---|
| NGNNigerian naira (NGN) | ₦532,386 | ₦6,388,627 |
| KESKenyan shilling (KES) | KSh51,820 | KSh621,838 |
| GHSGhanaian cedi (GHS) | GH₵4,637 | GH₵55,646 |
| ZARSouth African rand (ZAR) | R6,623 | R79,475 |
| GBPBritish pound (GBP) | £298.37 | £3,580 |
| EUREuro (EUR) | €355.96 | €4,272 |
Indicative only: converted at Surba's daily exchange rates from 26 Oct 2026 (₦1,334 = $1). Unless Sendbird bills you in your own currency, your bank's rate and card fees decide what you're charged.
Alternatives
Cheaper alternatives to Sendbird
Tools in Surba's catalog that cost a team of 10 less a month on their entry plan than Sendbird's Starter.
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FAQ
Sendbird pricing questions
How much does Sendbird cost?
Sendbird's paid plans run from $399 to $599 a month according to Sendbird's pricing page (checked 26 Oct 2026) (Starter $399 and Pro $599). Sendbird is priced per plan rather than per user. Sendbird Chat plans; monthly-billed prices shown. Billed annually: Starter $349/mo (~13% less), Pro $499/mo (~17% less). Overages may apply; tax not included. Enterprise: custom pricing, contact sales. Business Messaging and Calls priced on separate pages. There is also a free plan (Developer).
Does Sendbird have a free plan?
Yes. Sendbird's Developer plan costs $0 and includes up to 1,000 MAU, 20 peak concurrent connections and no overages allowed. Free plans usually limit users, history or features, so check what you'd outgrow.
How much does Sendbird cost for a team of 10?
Sendbird is priced per plan, so a team of 10 pays the same as a smaller one: $399 a month ($4,788 a year) on Starter.
How much is Sendbird in naira?
At an indicative rate of ₦1,334 per $1 (26 Oct 2026), Starter at $399 is about ₦532,386 a month. Your bank's exchange rate and card fees decide the final charge.
What are cheaper alternatives to Sendbird?
In Surba's catalog, env zero (free plan), Spacelift (free plan) and Appcircle (free plan) cost less for a team of 10 on their entry plans. Compare features before you switch: the cheapest plan isn't always the closest match.
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